Minor Arcana
Six of Wands
A banner raised after pressure: visibility, confidence, and the responsibility of letting a real win be witnessed.
- victory
- recognition
- signal
- confidence
- earned praise
Upright meaning
The work is seen. The Six of Wands brings recognition, morale, and the public signal that courage has carried something through.
Reversed meaning
Praise may feel hollow, delayed, or dangerous. Check whether victory is being hidden, inflated, or measured by the wrong crowd.
Symbolism
- banner — A visible signal others can follow.
- crown — Recognition with responsibility attached.
- sun — Confidence brought into public light.
- wand — Will that has survived contact with the world.
Lore
The Six of Wands is the returning standard, smoke still in the fabric, lifted high enough for the village to remember it has courage.
In play, it appears after a successful confrontation, a public clue, a completed trial, or a moment when the player must allow themselves to be seen succeeding.